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Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research
RACAR
About the Consortium
The Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research (RACAR) was created by the joint initiative of the M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University and the Northern Forum, with the mission to consolidate the creative potential of scientific and educational organizations to study global processes in the field of natural, humanitarian and social sciences in the Arctic and in Asia, as well as to implement joint projects and developments.
RACAR conducts a significant number of events in different countries, carries out project activities, and prepares to ensure active participation of members in events and projects of the International Polar Year in 2032-2033.
Key Focus Areas
Natural Sciences
Arctic research in natural sciences and environmental studies
Social Sciences
Research in social, humanitarian and cultural studies
International Cooperation
Joint projects and cross-border collaboration
Geographic Coverage
RACAR members across the Arctic and Asian regions
Founded by
M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University
Northern Forum
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The Board of Governors is a supreme management body of the Northern Forum and makes major decisions on supporting the organization’s activities and on its development strategy.
The Board consists of the regions’ leaders of its members, each with a deciding vote. As a rule, the Board is convened during the General Assembly, held semi-annually. The Governor of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra, Russia Ruslan Kukharuk is the current chair.
The Chair of the Regional Coordinators Committee and the Executive Director are responsible for preparing the Board meetings and attend them with a consultative vote.
The members of the Board of Governors are:
Irina Gecht
Chair of the Northern Forum
Governor of Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Aisen Nikolaev
Vice-Chair of the Northern Forum
Head of the Sakha Republic, Russia
Ruslan Kukharuk
Governor of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Ugra, Russia
Vladimir Solodov
Governor of Kamchatka Krai, Russia
Dmitry Artyukhov
Governor of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Mikhail Kotyukov
Governor of the Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Maria Kostyuk
Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Russia
Sergey Nosov
Governor of Magadan Oblast, Russia
Dmitry Demeshin
Governor of Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Vladislav Kuznetsov
Governor of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Kim Jin-tae
Governor of Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea
Mike J. Dunleavy
Governor of Alaska, USA
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Transport and Logistics
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Working Group Members
Expert representatives from regions and leading organizations
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Parliamentary Cooperation
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In accordance with the Northern Forum Development Strategy 2030, the Institute of Northern Forum Goodwill Ambassadors has been established since 2021. This status, based on a decision of the Board of Governors or the Regional Coordinators Committee, is granted to state and public figures, prominent figures in science, education, culture, arts and sports who support the Northern Forum mission and international interregional cooperation to achieve sustainable development.
Goodwill Ambassadors contribute to the dissemination of knowledge about the mission and activities of the Northern Forum, the development and promotion of joint projects of various directions and levels, and the organization of various events to unite the efforts of regions, municipalities, and communities aimed at achieving sustainable development and peaceful creative cooperation.
Alexander Kugaevsky
Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
Vera Kondratieva
Khanty-Mansyisk AO, Russia
Anton Vasiliev
Moscow, Russia
Alexander Pelyasov
Moscow, Russia
Alexander Shestakov
Moscow, Russia
Nadezhda Kharlampieva
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Georgy Nikonov
Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
Timo Rautajoki
Lapland, Finland
Lassi Heininen
Finland
Guo Peiqing
China
Paul Fuhs
Alaska, USA
Paolo Venturini
Veneto, Italy
Amarjargal Baljinnyam
Mongolia
Yulia Zaika
Moscow, Russia
Yuri Zakharinsky
Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Yulia Zvorykina
Moscow, Russia
Valery Kryukov
Novosibirsk, Russia
Oran Young
Santa Barbara, USA
Egor Borisov
Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
Andrey Savvich
Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
Maria Lagutina
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Irina Strelnikova
Moscow, Russia
Maria Pitukhina
Petrozavodsk, Russia
Indraraj Dodiya
Ahmedabad, India
Mikhail Malahov
Ryazan, Russia
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Northern Youth Forum
Youth Wing of the Northern Forum
The Northern Youth Forum (NYF) is a youth wing of the Northern Forum, consisting of representatives of young people aged from 16 to 40 years.
🎯 Mission
To strengthen the spirit of trust and cooperation between young representatives of Northern regions and countries at the stage of personal and professional views' formation.
🎓 Goal
To promote the interests and views of young people in solving the problems facing the Northern Forum by using the potential of international youth cooperation.
Objectives of the NYF
Creation of a platform for international youth cooperation
Involvement of active youth in solving urgent socio-economic, political, ecological, and cultural tasks facing the North and the Arctic
Formation of youth professional communities, communities by interest and working groups for initiatives
Assistance to social, scientific, educational and creative self-realization of youth
Main Areas of the NYF
- ● Human Capital
- ● Climate change and ecology
- ● Economy, investments and entrepreneurship
- ● Culture, tourism and territory promotion
- ● Volunteering and Internship Programs
History of the NYF
📅 2020 - Foundation Year
In 2020, Ekaterina Sofroneeva, Savina Alekseeva, Sardaana Zhendrinskaya and Sardaana Syromyatnikova initiated the creation of the Northern Youth Forum. Thanks to the support of the Northern Forum and Vladimir Vasiliev personally, the idea was realized.
🎉 1st Northern Youth Forum (September 27-28, 2020)
- ✓ 300 participants from Russia, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, USA, Canada and China
- ✓ 14 events in online format
- ✓ Sessions on Human Capital, Ecology, Entrepreneurship, Volunteering, and Cultural Heritage
- ✓ ECOSOC Model Conference and various networking sessions
🌐 Northern Forum Model (November 19-21, 2020)
About 250 participants from 11 countries (Russia, Canada, USA, Latvia, India, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Greece, Ukraine, Peru, Great Britain). Role-playing game modeling the activities of Northern Forum structures.
✅ April 28, 2021: Creation of the Northern Youth Forum approved by NF Resolution #229
Key Milestones
September 27-28, 2020
1st Northern Youth Forum - 300 participants, 14 events
November 19-21, 2020
Northern Forum Model - 250 participants from 11 countries
December 11, 2020
Presentation at Federation Council - initiative supported
April 2021
Participation in Northern Forum General Assembly
April 28, 2021
NYF officially approved by NF Resolution #229
Coordinators of the NYF
- Ekaterina Sofroneeva
PhD Candidate in Economics and Business Administration, University of Vaasa (Finland), The Arctic Academy of Sciences - Savina Alekseeva
Head of Partnership and Accelerator Programs Department, Yakutia Venture Company - Sardaana Zhendrinskaya
Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Union of Women's Organizations of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) - Sardaana Syromyatnikova
Vice-president of the Arctic Lady Foundation - Evgeniya Titovskaya
Head of the International Cooperation Department, Department of External Relations of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug - Irina Dranaeva
Head of Department of International and Interregional Cooperation, Arctic Agrotechnological University - Dr Daria Burnasheva
Assistant Professor, Department of Folk and Traditional Arts, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts
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Quality of Life Assessment
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Education and Science
The Northern Forum supports several educational projects:
- "Children of the Arctic" – SDWG project
- School Partnership
- Youth Eco-Forum
- Juniors of the Arctic
The NF Secretariat hosts interns from different regions.
The Northern Forum is a partner in large-scale international research projects as Arctic Passion, Arctic Resilience Project, Digitalization of Cultural and Language Heritage of the Arctic Native Peoples, and more.
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Working Group Members
Expert representatives from regions and leading organizations